If this loss is not a wake up call I don't know what is...it showed us how poor the team management was...how much we were lacking behind in preparation...showed us why we can't take AFG lightly anymore...they are here to stay

We should give credit where its due... But we must wake up and feel embarrassed!

cricket is one thing that can unify afghanistan. all the warring factions are crazy about cricket. when afghanistan played their first ODI they got good luck messages from both the Taliban and the government.
Hopefully once the country stabilizes their cricket can develop normally and they do have alot of potential.
and afghan refugees who play in the team are not pakistani the team is 100% afghan. even though many of them learnt their cricket in pakistan

I think everyone should remember Bangladesh U-19 team once beat Australia U-19 to become plate round champions in the tournament(I dont remember the year,2003 or 04),Mushy's U-19 team also beat England in a home series and lost to England in U-19 world cup in Malaysia,so it's not really a big deal in my opinion. By the way this same U-19 team that lost to Afghanistan beat England U-19 in England.

First time i watched them up close-and an entire match. They seem to be more about attitude than skill. They have this aggressive, brave spirit which gives them a tough look. But skillwise they have a lot to improve on-in batting, bowling and fielding. Only classy player is this guy called Mohammad Nabi.

Their batsmen may not be technically correct. However, they are for sure much better power hitter than us. Mohammad Nabi can easily replace any of our middle order bastman in T20 & ODI.

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"It is Allah who takes away the souls at the time of their death, and [the souls] of those that do not die during their sleep. He retains those souls for which He has ordained death, whereas He releases the rest for an appointed term. Verily, in this are signs for a people who think deeply." (39:42)

Not surprised to see Afghanistan getting 70 all out. Their batsmen are aggressive but have poor technique and temperament. Still shows how they have a ways to go. It's good that they keep playing so they get practice.